2. It helps fight the nasties off.

The Australian Dietary Guidelines say that consumption of cheese is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and colorectal cancer – some of the main causes of death here in Australia.

What a lil' champion.

3. A standard serving size is probably different to what you first thought.

Serving sizes can be confusing - so let's clear that all up.

One serving equals two slices - roughly 40 grams - of hard cheeses like cheddar, parmesan or Swiss-style cheese. Otherwise, a serve of ricotta or cottage cheese is closer to ½ a cup.

Got it? Too simple!

4. You're not eating enough.

While portion sizes sound very small, when it comes to cheese products (and all dairy foods for that matter), we're just not eating enough.

"The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend that women aged between 19 and 50 eat two-and-a-half servings from the dairy food group every single day, and women over 50 to eat four servings a day, but the vast majority of us don’t even come close. The good news is - cheese definitely counts towards those recommendations.”

A measly one in 10 Aussies consume an adequate amount of dairy - and our health is suffering because of it.

Women aged between 19 and 50 should eat two-and-a-half servings of cheese every single day. Image: iStock.

5. Neither are your little ones.

When it comes to your kids, aim to provide two serves of dairy (if they're below the age of eight), or up to three-and-a-half serves if they're a touch older.

A great way to do this can be adding cheese slices to their school lunchbox, or grating it over pasta for dinner.

The fight against osteoporosis starts from a very early age, so give your children the best possible chance to have healthy bones today.

8. It's brilliant if you have fussy mouths to feed.

If you have kids that are a teeny tiny bit picky when it comes to what's on their plate, why not give them a range of cheeses to try?

Whether your family likes it mild, stinky, strong and bitey, soft or crumbly, there is a cheese for everybody. They might have pushed the blue cheese far, far away, but they're bound to love a milder ricotta cheese, or parmesan on their pasta.

9. It's good for strong bones.

Over one million Aussies suffer from osteoporosis, and many of those are women, who become more susceptible to the brittle bone disease once they turn 50.

Feeding your little ones (and yourself) cheese is really important to help lower your risk in later life. Consuming calcium-rich cheese - like mozzarella, cheddar, and Greek cheese - can ensure your loved ones have healthy, strong bones in later life.

10. If it's hard, it's (almost completely) lactose free!

Crazy, right?

Being diagnosed with lactose intolerance doesn't mean you need to avoid cheese, because hard cheeses contain virtually none of the natural sugar that is found in milk (in fact most cheeses are super low in lactose).

A good rule of thumb is the harder the cheese the lower the lactose. Always consult your doctor if you're concerned.

I've just blown your world, I know.

Pass the parmesan, please.

What's your favourite thing about cheese? Let us know in the comments below!

We all love cheese. From healthy snacks to weeknight meals, cheese is your secret weapon in the kitchen. Best of all, the science behind cheese’s health benefits has never been stronger, so you can enjoy cheese knowing it’s good for you. With some of the world’s best cheese created right here from Australian milk, it’s the perfect time to support Australian dairy.